City

Newtown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fountain County  ·  Indiana

👥250Population
💰$51,875Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$84,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊15.4%Unemployment▲ 214% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment15.4% ▲ 214% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.3%)
HS Graduate66 (41.3%)
Some College29 (18.1%)
Associates19 (11.9%)
Bachelors22 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree22 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,875 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$84,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,302/mo
Total Housing Units126
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Newtown, IN

Newtown is a city in Indiana, located in Fountain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 250 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Newtown is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,875 is below the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newtown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,302 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newtown is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.8%).

Newtown, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Newtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47969 250 $51,875 $84,300 $1,302 15.4% 27.5% 77.8%